Dehradun Court Restrains Srinagar-Based School from Using 'The Doon School' Name in Trademark Dispute

The Commercial Court in Dehradun granted an interim injunction in favour of The Doon School, restraining a Srinagar-based school and unknown parties from using the name ‘The Doon School’. 

The Doon School, a reputed institution established in 1935 in Dehradun, filed a trademark infringement suit against a school operating in Jammu & Kashmir under the name "Doon School, Srinagar", operated by Akbar Education Trust, without permission. 

The plaintiff submitted news articles and video clips as evidence, arguing that the unauthorized use could mislead the public and harm the school’s long-standing reputation. 

The Court found a prima facie case and passed the injunction to protect the school’s trademark rights.